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has targeted the United States Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. repeatedly. The attack was likely to Bin Laden is blamed for Knight Ridder Newspaper have a similarly jarring effect masterminding the bombings on a stunned nation, as Ameriof U.S. embassies in Kenya WASHINGTON- In a stagcans hunker down, suddenly and Tanzania in 1998, and is gering attack on the United unsure of the safety of their suspected in the bombing of States, terrorists struck Tuesskies. Talk turned quickly to the U.S.S. Cole in Yemen last day at the symbols of Amerretaliation and even war. October. He is believed to be ican financial and military “If you can do this to the based in Afghanistan. might, using hijacked jetliners U.S.A. and get at two symThe loss of life from Tuesas suicide missiles to level bols of the strength of Amerday’s attacks is likely to be the twin towers of the World ica,” said Sen. Chuck Hagel, horrendeous. As many as Trade Center in New York R-Neb.,that tells you essen50,000 people could have City and blast into the Pentatially we are at war.” been in the two 110-story gon beside Washington, D.C. “Standing in a park near skyscrapers, and thousands in President Bush vowed “to the Pentagon. Several hundred the evacuated Capital, Sen. hunt down and punish those John Warner, R-Va., the senior people aboard the four airlinresponsible for these cowardRepublican on the Senate ers perished as well. ly acts.” Armed Services Committee, The grim toll was almost Hours later, explosions said, “This is our second certain to surpass the 2,403 rocked Kabul, the capital Pearl Harbor, right here in the who were killed in the surof Afghanistan and the host nation’s capital. prise Japanese attack on country for the prime suspect “This story has been writthe U.S. naval base at Pearl behind the Kabul explosions. ten in fiction and now it’s beHarbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, Intelligence officials said fore us as reality. Our lifestyle 1941, and the 167 who died initial information pointed will never be the same again.” in a domestic terrorist bomb at Osama bin Laden as the attack on a federal building in chief suspect in the attacks on See HUNDREDS, page 3 Washington and New York Bin Laden is a Saudi exile who heads the Al-Qaida, a Tuesday, September 11, 2001 global terrorist network that BY STEVEN THOMMA
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..shake UNI Pictured is a flag that was planted to memorialize victims of the 9/11 attack.
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As of the news of the Tuesday morning terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon circulated, a wave of shock, disbelief and mourning swept the world. UNI was like so many other communities, saddened and angered by the event. Students reported to classes as they do everyday, but it was unlike anything anyone had experienced or could remember. Perhaps one of UNI’s closest link was Phil Mauceri, associate professor of political science who teaches a terrorism class on campus. Mauceri, a native of the New York area, had returned home on a visit. “I was in midtown when it happened,” Mauceri said via a telephone interview Tuesday
afternoon. “I was traveling from New Jersey to Manhattan when I saw a huge plume of smoke.
scores of other people, he found himself walking north. “It was like war,” Mauceri said.
“People in New York often pull their cars over on the streets and blare their car radios,” he described. “That’s how I found out what had happened.” Mauceri described that he got on a subway in an attempt to get away from the area, but couldn’t go far because public transportation was shut down almost immediately. Like
“The air was filled with ash and smoke. People looked like refugees, and the scene was like one out of Bosnia. No one was being allowed south of 42nd street. The police had automatic weapons. It was not like anything I’ve ever seen.” Mauceri reported that amazingly the crowds were calm as they evacuated from the area. See UNI, page 7
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Across the nation people grieved the loss of lives as a result of the attacks.
Timeline of Events (All times Central Standard)
7:45 a.m. American Airlines Flight 11 hits the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City 8:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 178 slams into the south tower of the World Trade Center. 8:40 a.m. American Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon. 8:48 a.m. The Capital and West Wing of the White House are evacuated. 8:50 a.m. The south tower of the World Trade Center collapses. 9:00 a.m. United Flight 93 crashes about 80 miles southesast of Pittsburgh. 9:29 a.m. The north tower of the World Trade Center collapses. 10:00 a.m. New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani calls for the evacuation of lower Manhattan. 1:51 p.m. Navy deploys missile destroyers and other equipment to New York and Washington. 4:25 p.m. Another building in the World Trade Center complex collapses. 7:30 p.m. Bush addressses the nation, vows retaliation for “evil acts.”
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Marching band kicks off season after COVID-19 OLIVIA BRUNSTING Staff Writer
When COVID-19 hit in 2019 social distancing kept many away from friends and loved ones. People during this time also started distancing themselves from the performing arts, and many ensembles were prevented from performing in front of an audience. On Saturday, Sept. 4, the Panther Marching Band (PMB) finally returned to the field at ISU. They performed their pregame show, which included songs such as “UNI Fight,” “Get It On” and “Westward Yo.” After ISU’s marching band performed their show, both bands combined to play “Levitating” by Dua Lipa. Although the PMB held some standstill concerts last fall, the band was ecstatic to re-introduce the audience to a normal PMB performance. Director of the PMB, Dr. Justin Mertz, praised the PMB for their ability to adapt to ISU’s unfamiliar field without
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After two years of not being able to march due to COVID-19, the Panther Marching Band held their debut performance at ISU Sept. 4.
any preparation beforehand. Mertz also added, “I was very impressed with the sort of high level of the performance from a musical standpoint, you know, they gave an
energetic and exciting performance that way. And it was very successful, and it was a really good debut after a long layoff from a football field.” While some of the mem-
bers had wished that the band’s first normal performance had been in the UNI-Dome, the exhilaration of the day was an unforgettable one and allowed many opportunities for bond-
ing within the ensemble. The PMB prides itself on feeling like a family, but in the past, COVID-19 had hindered the ability for relationships within the band to form. Kara Gootee, a senior in the PMB and one of the clarinet section leaders explained, “With COVID, it was challenging sometimes to get to know people. I honestly feel like I’m meeting some of the returners for the first time this year.” Another component of this year that has been difficult to adjust to has been, “That last year’s freshmen and this year’s freshmen were in the same boat together,” Rylee McNeal, a drum major and sophomore at UNI said. “This made for nearly half of the band not knowing what a traditional football game was like because of the fact that we were not able to be a traditional marching band last year.” See BAND, page 3
NISG appoints 6 new senators to fill vacant seats Searching continues for applicants for 15 more seats NICK BAUR
Staff Writer Located in the bowels of Maucker Union, the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) gathered in the University Room for their second meeting of the fall semester this past Wednesday, Sept. 8. Mediated by Sam Caughron, the speaker of the Northern Iowa Senate, the NISG meeting focused the majority of the night on appointing six new senators to bolster their legislative ranks. Each candidate throughout the night was tasked with sharing their credentials for
student government as well as mapping out their ideas for initiatives to undertake if they were appointed. Student government members then questioned each candidate and deliberated amongst themselves before a senate vote to confirm each appointee to their position. First year political communications major Noah Hackbart drew the short straw and was the first to state his case before the in-person and virtual panel of student government members. Applying for the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences senate position, Hackbart concentrated his pitch to the assembled members on establishing an ambassador program to help
acclimate first year students to the University of Northern Iowa. Once he had fielded questions from the members, Hackbart was eventually confirmed by a unanimous vote of 5-0-0. Following Hackbart virtually, sophomore Annabelle Einhorn took center stage via Zoom to deliver her qualifications for Northern Iowa senatorship of the College of Humanities Art and Sciences. Former At-Large senator, Einhorn shared her ideas on initiatives for improving the lives of virtual UNI students which included her aim to implement more online centered curriculum at the university. Einhorn was confirmed by a unanimous vote
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“We’ll need to restrike the balance between the exercise of our freedoms and security pressures to protect this nation.” As the U.S. military was ordered on highest alert world wide, a sense of siege spread quickly across the land. All the U.S. air traffic was grounded do for the first time in history, financial markets closed, high profile buildings such as the Sears Tower in Chicago were evacuated, and telephone circuits overloaded as families tried to check on loved ones. After cutting short a Florida trip to head for the security of nearby Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, President Bush told Americans, “Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended.... Make no mistake; the United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts.” He said, “The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass this test.” The cunning and wellcoordinated attack started with nearly simultaneous hijackings of four commercial jetliners, which had taken off within 12 minutes of one another. All took off from East Coast airports and were fully loaded with fuel for transcontinental flights.
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Mason Miller, a first year economics major, followed next for the group of prospective senators. Applying for the College of Business Administration senator position, Miller hoped to use his position in the student government to make books and other educational resources more affordable for students. Miller was confirmed by a vote of 6-2-0 and became the fourth appointee of the night. After Miller, Sierra Ameen, a first year student and digital media and Production major, addressed the student government members in hopes of landing an At-Large senator position. Ameen conveyed her plans to increase mental health awareness around capus and help ensure healthy mental states of current UNI students. Ameen was confirmed by a unanimous senate vote of 9-0-0. Trevor Meyers, a transfer student and history major in his first semester at the UNI rounded out the group of new senate appointees. Meyers offered his ideas for a greater support system for transfer students in addition to the continued from page 2
The New York skyline pictured above prior to the 9/11 terrorist attacks 20 years ago.
The first jetliner, apparently American Airlines flight 11 from Boston, crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center about 8:45 a.m., starting a fire. As a horrified nation watched the fire on television, a second jetliner appeared in the sky 18 minutes later, slamming into the other tower in a crash of fire and smoke. Subsequent explosions collapsed each tower within another 90 minutes. Shortly after the planes crashed into the twin towers already existent university initiatives for current and future transfer students. Meyers hoped to develop some semblance of a mentorship program for transfer students as they begin their academic journeys here at UNI. The senate confirmed Meyers with a unanimous vote of 10-0-0. With much of the main agenda of the meeting concluded, the Senate Committee Chairs each gave their weekly assessment of their respective committees within the student government. The Government and Legislative Affairs, Campus Relations, External Relations and Organization and Finance committee chairs each gave relatively sparse remarks near the end of the meeting as only one for the four committees have truly gotten off ground this early in the year. NISG meets every week at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the University Room of Maucker Union. These meetings are free and open to the public. Check back in next week’s issue for more ongoing coverage related to the NISG, their initiatives and news surrounding the organization.
at the heart of New York’s financial district, a third jetliner slammed into one side of the Pentagon. It was the 60th anniversary of the day in 1941 when ground was broken for construction of the five-sided U.S. military headquarters. That one was apparently American Airlines flight 77, bound from nearby Dulles International Airport for Los Angeles. A fourth hijacked jetliner, its target unknown, crashed outside Pittsburgh. In New York, officials
sealed Manhattan Island, closing bridges and tunnels leading into the city. Rescue workers there rushed to fight the fires and evacuate people when a subsequent explosion ripped through the south tower, disintegrating its upper floors and hurtling tons of concrete, metal, glass – and presumably bodies – into the streets below. Debris and smoke barreled through the canyon-like avenues, sending people run ning as everything within blocks became covered with ash.
Near the Pe nt agon , Michael Walter, a television correspondent for USA Today Live, was stuck in traffic. He got out of his car to see what the problem was and looked up to see an airplane perhaps only 20 feet over his head. “When I saw it, I said, ‘Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! I can’t believe this.’ I was going into a state of shock,” he said. He was able to see the big red letters “AA” on the side of the plane. That is the Pexels logo of American Airlines. “W hoever was f lying that plane had ever y intention of slamming into that building. It was going ver y, ver y fast,” Walter said. T he plane clipped a light pole before crashing into the Pentagon. Defense Department spokesman Terry Mitchell likened the feeling inside to an earthquake, adding that most workers were evacuated. See HUNDREDS, page 7
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Meanwhile, Dr. Mer tz sees this season as more of a relief than an adjustment and is excited to see more and more members gradually “step into what it means to really be in the PMB.” With the f irst away game experience of the season coming to a close, the members are more pumped up than ever for their first home game on Saturday, Sept. 18. Lizzy Richardson, a junior clarinet in the PMB, admitted, “I don’t mind that ISU was our first game experience of the season. It was nice to be able to experience something new as a vet, and the newer members didn’t know the difference anyway. Although, I can say that it will be refreshing to be back in the dome for the f irst real performance in two years!” Dr. Mertz acknowledged that even though performing at ISU’s Jack Trice Stadium was a positive exper ience. “The Dome is always ver y special,” Mer tz said. “We have a great environment in the
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The PMB looks forward to their first home game performance in the UNIDome Sept. 18.
Dome, and the fan base is very kind to the PMB. And the band and the fans are very well connected, and that’s a special thing that doesn’t happen at ever y stadium.” This marching season has brought a lot of changes and adjustments; however the audience should expect nothing less from the PMB than nor mal. When asked what’s in store for the audience this season, Dr. Mertz answered,
“The PMB upholding its tradition of well-executed, f un and exciting performance that the audience will enjoy hear ing. The music and seeing the visuals and, you k now, bringing a lot of energy into the Dome. What’s in-store is what they expect. The same thing we always do, and what we have a reputation for that I’m conf ident we will and are upholding.”
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Why buy local? Benefits of the College Hill Farmers Market ANTONIA GOODWIN Staff Writer
The College Hill Farmers Market, located on 22nd Street in Cedar Falls, is a source of fresh produce and homemade goods for students and the Cedar Falls community. The farmers market is set up for business every Thursday from 4-6p.m. until the end of October. Customers can also shop online at “Curbside Market” and pick up their products during market hours. Vendors offer handmade jewelry, novelty cards, meats, vegetables, snacks and more. All are sold directly from local producers and craftsmen, meaning there is no third party interference. Furthermore, many of the vendors harvest their food products on the morning of the market, making the produce offered on
NI Archives/Courtesy photo The College Hill Farmers Market offers a variety of fruits and vegetables for the community
College Hill fresher and cleaner than what one could find at the grocery store. Eric Jensen from “Yellow Table Farm” says he begins harvesting his organic produce at 6 a.m. every Thursday so that his customers can get the freshest possible product. According to the manager of the College Hill Farmers Market, Jodie Huegerich, the event is the only market in Cedar Falls that is an authorized SNAP/EBT retailer. So, not only does the College Hill Farmers Market accept SNAP/ EBT payments, but they also offer $10 of market credit for SNAP/EBT shoppers so that they can spend even more on fresh fruits and vegetables. Shopping at the College
NI Archives/Courtesy photo Vendors at the College Hill Farmers Market handing out food to customers.
Hill Farmers Market provides a better experience in contrast to buying products from corporate retailers. One of the main benefits of shopping locally is buyers can ask the producer questions directly. While it is usually possible to get in touch with a customer service representative for a company selling at a grocery store, farmers market customers can talk to the person who grew the food face to face. Sellers at the farmers market also have a personal connection to the community. They care more about their customers and the environment. Mark Westbrock of Solstice Farm in Waverly takes great steps to be a sus-
tainable food source for his community. He does this by refraining from using chemicals on his produce, raising his poultry in humane conditions outside,and selling locally to avoid shipping carbon emissions. Shoppers at the College Hill Farmers’ Market can trust that they are making the best choice for themselves, their community and their environment. Additional information about the College Hill Farmers Market can be found on social media at College Hill Farmers Market on Facebook and collegehillfm on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.
From the NI archives: A response toward Sept. 11th terrorist attacks tect the nation.” Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian urged the public to Former Assc. News Editor stay calm, saying the island As the world was stunned, must “stick together when global leaders worked to pre- facing a possible change in vent a possible repeat of the the international situation.” death and destruction that Many of the numerous took place at New York’s international students at UNI World Trade Center. are expressing a genuine conAround the world, coun- cern about the terrorism that tries mobilized soldiers and happened Tuesday. police to tighten security, speHolly Crandall, who works cifically at potential terrorist with UNI international stutargets. dents, says she has been very According to Kyodo news touched by the students’ conagency, Japan’s Defense cerns and responses to the Agency Chief Nakatani said, terrorism. Tim O’Connor, “The challenge is how to pro- assistant vice president of the BROOKE BARTNESS
international program, also expressed that he has been touched by the international students’ reactions and adds that it has been “heartwarming to hear the extraordinarily empathetic condolences” on behalf of the tragic event. O’Connor hopes Americans will have a renewed understanding for people who live outside the U.S. and have different cultures. Emiliano Lerda, a UNI international student from Agentina adds, “Even though the attack was in the U.S., I feel it was an attack on the world. We are all in this
together.” There have been thoughts about how the event that took place in New York and Washington, D.C. will affect that future success of UNI’s international programs. Holly Crandall urges students not to lose interest in studying abroad. UNI President Robert Koob reassured the safety of our international students on campus, saying, “We’re making certain people don’t act against people different from themselves ... it is highly inappropriate to consider international students are at risk. Unsplash/Courtesy photo
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“Malignant” is matter over mind HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic
When talking about the most popular and influential horror films of this century, James Wan’s name pops up on more than one occasion. Spawning the “Saw” franchise in 2004, Wan illustrated his knack for scary thrills doused in buckets of blood. He would tone things down to a PG-13 rating for the first two installments in the “Conjuring” and “Insidious” series. He made sure to prove that he wasn’t just a one-trick pony as he lent his kineticism to “Furious 7” and “Aquaman” (and the upcoming sequel). But after
helming several $200 million productions, Wan has gone back to his horror roots with “Malignant.” Madison is pregnant and living with her abusive husband - the kind that won’t hesitate to bash her head against the wall when he doesn’t get his way. One night, the couple’s house is broken into, leading to the gruesome deaths of the husband and Madison’s unborn child. Her trauma doesn’t end there as she begins to have vivid nightmares of the killer striking down other prey. It becomes clear that these nightmares are visions, as Madison is paranormally linked to the masked killer;
Malignant/Courtesy Photo TNS The film Malignant is available in theaters and on HBO MAX until Oct. 10
they share a connection dating back to their childhood in a now-abandoned research hospital. In a race against time, Madison must piece together the past and convince the skeptical police before more lives are taken. When announcing production on this film, Wan claimed that it would be nothing like his previous horror films, which relied on jump-scares and the occult to convey his version of dread. Instead, “Malignant” would take influence from the Italian horror sub-genre of “Giallo,” which reached its heights in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, with films such as Dario Argento’s “Suspiria” (delightfully remade by Luca Guadagnino in 2018) and Mario Bava’s “Blood and Black Lace.” These films were defined by their mystery elements, intense color palettes, disregard for logic and sickening violence. Wan commits fully to his Giallo promise, delivering grisly murders and an outrageous plot that must be seen to believe. Wan’s camera never lingers for more than a moment. Rather, it whips and pans as we are right with Madison witnessing these unseemly events. It keeps the plot moving at a steady pace, with the last act picking up
momentum towards a bloody conclusion. While he made good on his Giallo promise, Wan doesn’t fully commit to breaking away from his overproduced previous features. The earlier sequences of “Malignant,” particularly during the home invasion, there are carbon copies of Wan’s earlier work. As characters shuffle around a dimly lit house, they hear creepy noises, only for it to conclude with a jump scare. This modern trope builds a wall between the film’s two halves, with the former stuck in the present and the latter embellishing the past. The acting and writing in “Malignant” fall way down in the priority list, with Wan’s direction overtaking all. There is no development for any of these characters, except for a pointless lab technician who has the hots for the handsome detective. Given not much to do besides delivering exposition and crafting some semblance of humanity, the actors are free of blame for their faults. But what the script lacks in quality, it makes up for in originality as it tells a ludicrously bonkers story that has been sorely lacking from this genre. There is a cult-classic feeling to it, one that may find
She went on to say, “Ultimately, we have three main goals: educate, fundraise, and advocate. As we move forward as an independent student organization without outside guidance, we look forward to finding new ways to accomplish these goals and hope we can look to do this work on a more local level than before, looking at how we can make a change right here in the Cedar Valley.”
In a town as deceivingly small as Cedar Falls, one would hope that this isn’t a glaring issue, but this group hopes to prove that every life counts. Those who need assistance could be hiding in plain sight, waiting for someone to give them the helping hand they need. The meeting is open to anyone, and the group will continue to meet every Monday at 7 p.m.
Panthers Against Human Trafficking JETTA COLSCH Staff Writer
Sunday, Sept. 13 marks the beginning of the Panthers Against Human Trafficking student organization here at UNI. This inaugural meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the State College Room on the lower level of Maucker Union. The goal of this meeting is to better inform attendees as
to what human trafficking is exactly and what the goal of the Panthers Against Human Trafficking organization is. According to President Isabella Perksen, the group’s goal is to “be a student organization where any students interested in learning more about human trafficking and joining the work to end modern-day slavery would feel welcomed and included.”
Live music performances at Octopus ANTONIA GOODWIN Staff Writer
Located at 2205 College Street in Cedar Falls, the Octopus is a local bar and live music venue. Live music is hosted intermittently here throughout the year, and anyone over the age of 21 is more than welcome to check out the action. Along with live performances, the Octopus also has a variety of their own activities which include team trivia every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., comedy night once a month with featured comics and an open-mic portion and Latin night with DJ Shaky at 8
p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. The Octopus is hosting a multitude of live musicians this fall. The next talent coming to the stage is Joel Sires and the Basic Band with Jordan Sellergren. They will be performing on Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. and on Sept. 18 at 12 a.m. Tickets are $10. Next, on Sept. 18, a lively brass band called BYO Brass will be playing a range of styles for free from 8 - 11 p.m. Then, Salt Fox will take the stage on Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. and again on Sept. 25 at 12 a.m. for a $10 admittance fee. The next group coming in
is called the Evan Stock Band who is providing a free performance from 9 - 10 p.m. on Oct. 2. On Oct. 9, Joel Sires and the Deeves will be playing from 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. for $10, and Good Morning Midnight will be playing for free on Oct. 15 at 9 p.m. and again on Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m. Then, Clayton Ryan, Rachel Bearinger and Ben Rendall take the stage for another free performance on Oct 16 from 8 - 9 p.m. On Oct. 23, Carnage the Executioner and Hummingbird Horizon will be playing for $10 from 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Thumb Buddy and Measure
will be taking the stage and playing for free on Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. and on Nov. 7 12 a.m, and Sorry Pluto, The Slow Retreat and 404 will be playing for free on Nov. 12 from 9 to 10 p.m. The last live performance at the Octopus in 2021 will come from a band called The Rumors who will be playing from 9 - 10 p.m. on Nov. 20. Additional information including more details about these and the full calendar of events can be found at octopuscollegehill.com.
more appreciation down the road. James Wan’s “Malignant” is a melding of modern horror tropes with classic horror lunacy. There’s enough blood and guts to make even the most seasoned horror veteran wince, and a shockingly outlandish story to pave over the film’s other faults. You may not fully enjoy the film, but you will never forget the experience of watching it. Overall: 3/5
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Among those remaining inside was Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. For the first time in American history, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered all aircraft out of American skies at 9:25 a.m. The order forced those on the ground to stay where they were and those in the air to land, including medical helicopters. Flights crossing the Atlantic from overseas were diverted to Canada. By 2:15 p.m., there wasn’t a commercial or private aircraft in the air anywhere over the United States except for military planes and Air Force One. Bush first spoke Tuesday from Florida. “This is a difficult moment for America. Today, we’ve had a national tragedy,” Bush said at what was supposed to be an event in Sarasota pitching his education proposals. After leaving Florida, the president flew to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, where he taped a second announcement to the nation. Soon after that, he flew to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, where he held a teleconference with national security aides. In the late afternoon he left Nebraska to return to the White House, from which he planned to speak to the nation Tuesday night. Since May, U.S. officials have worried that bin Laden was planning an attack against Americans, a fact reiterated in a worldwide caution issued by the State Department only last Friday. But the locations of the attacks appeared to catch U.S. intelligence officials by surprise. Friday’s warning emphasized possible attacks against American citizens or interests abroad - but not necessarily at home. It said it had unconfirmed information that terrorists might strike at the American military, or establishments frequented by them in Japan or Korea.
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Day leads Panthers to 34-16 win over Sac State wasn’t able to open strong as they quickly punted it out. Sports Writer The defense was able to come away with the first big play of the day as Hornet quarterDespite losing 16-10 to back Asher O’Hara fumbled in-state rivals Iowa State the ball in his half of the field. last week, the UNI Panthers Linebacker Spencer Cuvelier accomplished enough to walk recovered the ball and gave away with their heads held the UNI offense excellent field high. The defense was able to position. With several rushing hold the No. 7-ranked team in attempts, the Purple & Gold the country to 16 total points were able to put points on the and shut down all-American board with a 13-yard touchrunning back Breece Hall to down run by Vance McShane. only 69 yards on 23 carries. The defense wasn’t done yet Fortunately for the Panthers, in this quarter as defensive this Saturday saw both the back Benny Sapp III interceptoffense and defense reach ed O’Hara in the final mintheir potential as they got a utes. The second quarter was not confident road win over the Sacramento State Hornets as lucrative for the Panthers as they opened with a fumble by 34-16. Sac State won the open- quarterback Will McElvain on ing coin toss and elected to a scramble. Sacramento State defer to the second half, giv- took possession near their ing UNI the first possession of red zone and marched down the game. The Panther offense the field to get their second
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UNI head coach Mark Farely elected to swap quarterbacks in the second half, a move in which saw new QB Theo Day lead the Panthers to scoring 27 points in the third quarter.
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The Panther football team picked up their first win of the season in Sacramento, Calif. with a 34-16 victory over the Hornets of Sacramento State. Their next game will be the home opener against St. Thomas on Sept. 18.
field goal of the game and get within one at 7-6. UNI tried to answer back but kicker Matthew Cook missed a 38-yard field goal. In the final drive of the half, the Hornets were able to get another field goal, taking the lead over the Panthers heading into the break 9-7. UNI totaled 144 yards on the ground in the first half, but only seven yards through the air. The lack of aerial presence persuaded head coach Mark Farley to make a quarterback switch for the second half as redshirt sophomore Theo Day made his first official appearance for the Panthers. Day marked a resurgence for the Panther offense as he was able to instantly connect with receiver Isiah Weston
for a 48-yard gain. Tyler Hoosman capitalized on that moment with a one-yard touchdown run to take the lead back for UNI. Spencer Cuvelier then recorded another fumble recovery, which was scored by Vance McShane for his second touchdown run in the game. Korby Sander was able to get an interception just after that, and Day capped off a 27-0 quarter for the Panthers with a short touchdown pass to Quan Hampton. The Panther defense got their third fumble recovery in the fourth quarter as Jared Brinkman strip-sacked O’Hara. Unfortunately, Cook missed another field goal, this time from 48 yards out. The Hornets were able to finish the game with their
only touchdown on the day, sealing a 34-16 victory for the Panthers. Day was the highlight of the game with a 206.2 quarterback rating and two touchdown passes. But the Panther rushing attack should not be overlooked as they totaled 219 total yards, with three players attempting at least 10 times. Cuvelier led the defense with 15 total sacks and two fumble recoveries. It was a day of the Panther’s offense and defense working together to secure a much-needed road victory. They’ll have a tough test next week as they face the Tommies of St. Thomas in their first home game of the season. Kickoff will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18.
VOLLEYBALL
Panthers win 2 of 3 in Washington State tournament DAVID WARRINGTON Sports Writer
This past week, the UNI Panthers volleyball team traveled to Pullman, Wash. to compete in the 2021 Washington State Tournament, hosted by Washington State University. The Panthers entered the tournament with a record of 2-4 on the season. After picking up wins in two of their three matches, they improved their record to 4-5. In their opening match of the tournament, UNI took on the Gonzaga University Bulldogs. The Panthers got off to a fast start in the open-
ing set, scoring the first five points. They didn’t slow down, eventually coming away with a 25-12 win in set one. In the second set it was the Bulldogs who got off to a fast start, pulling away 6-1. The Panthers finally tied it up at 11-11, and after a series of back-and-forth points, UNI pulled away for a 25-21 win. The third set was close until the Panthers put together a 10-2 run, ultimately winning the set 25-16, and the match 3-0. Both of the final two matches took place on Friday, with UNI’s first match of the day being against the
hosts of the tournament, the Washington State University Cougars. The Cougars, who were previously a top-25 team in the country before dropping out of the rankings last week, struggled to pull away from the Panthers until a 7-0 run put the Panthers away in the first set, with UNI falling 25-13. The second set was also back and forth, with the Panthers never falling behind by a huge margin, but ultimately failing to match the Cougars, falling 25-16. The Cougars went on the offensive to start the third set, pulling away 9-1. The Panthers
made a comeback with a run of their own, but it wasn’t enough as the Cougars took the set, 25-17, and the match 3-0. In the final match of the tournament, UNI took on the Long Beach State University Beach. In the opening set, the Panthers pulled away early before surviving a comeback effort to win the set 25-21. After a tight beginning to the second set, it looked like the Beach would pull away before UNI made a comeback of their own to take the set 25-23. The third and final set was the closest of the tournament for the Panthers.
With neither team able to get any separation when they reached 25 points, the teams were tied 26-26. Back-to-back kills by Olivia Tjernagel and Emily Holterhaus secured the set for the Panthers, 28-26, and the match, 3-0. With the two wins in Washington, the Panthers improved their record to 4-5 on the season. UNI will host their home-opener this coming Wednesday, Sept. 15, hosting in-state rival Iowa State. They will then travel to Milwaukee, Wis., for a tournament on Friday, Sept. 17 and Saturday, Sept. 18.
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Don’t forget your finances SAMANTHA GOODMAN
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Navigating life on your own at college, away from home and your family can be difficult. Remembering to make your bed, turn in an assignment and schedule your own appointments without your parents’ help are all steps to becoming independent, but arguably the most important thing you can take in adulthood is learning how to manage your finances. Your finances are yours. They are attached to your name and can benefit or haunt you for the rest of your life, depending on the decisions you make today. The student loans, credit cards and budgets you hold are normal for many of us, but you shouldn’t forget about them in your everyday life. College is an expensive investment, resulting in many students taking out loans to pay for their education. According to an article from Ramsey Solutions in September 2021, America’s total student loan debt hovers just above $1.56 trillion. Student loan debt is the fastest-growing debt in America, making up 11% of the country’s total debt. Many people have them, UNI
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“There was an eerie silence because there weren’t any cars on the streets of New York City,” Mauceri said. “We could hear military aircraft overhead, but otherwise there weren’t any air planes. People were dejected, but no one panicked. People knew what they needed to do.” As people across the nation scrambled to learn what had happened, those familiar with the study of terrorism and international relations were struggling to explain the thoughts and motives of the terrorists. “Terrorists want to show how vulnerable their victim is,” Steven Lobell, associate professor of political science, said. “The World Trade Center and the Pentagon are obvious images.” Mauceri expanded the purpose of the targets, say ing, “Clearly [the terrorists] hit two important symbols. New York City is the financial capital of the nation and Washington, D.C. is the
so what do we do about student loan debt? Make a plan to pay your loans off. If you can, make extra payments when possible. If you have more f lexibility with your finances one month, pay more than the minimum amount. There is no penalty for paying off your student loans early and you’ll save money in the long run by not being impacted by additional years of interest. You can also refinance your student loans if you have a change in credit or employment. According to Nerd Wallet, “Opting for a shorter term may increase your monthly payment. But it will help you pay the debt faster and save money on interest” (Lane, 2021). Say you have a $50,000 loan with an 8.5% interest rate. If you are able to refinance down to 4.5% , you could save two years of interest accumulating to nearly $13,000. You may be a candidate for a lower interest rate if your credit score is in the 600s, have a solid income, and have a debtto-income ratio below 50% (Lane, 2021). Credit cards are another important factor in your financial health. Credit cards are not only a great way to earn cashback, rewards or points for spending money you would otherwise, but
they also teach discipline to those who need it. Credit cards have a stigma of being dangerous, but it all depends on how you choose to use them. Credit cards are great for needing to pay something instantly when you may not have the funds to do so. Unfortunately, you are then charged interest on the amount you can’t pay off until you can, however, doing so indues penalties to your credit score and additional expenses in interest. Only pay for items on your credit card you can afford to pay off when your bill is due. Think of it as a debit card. If you don’t have money in your account to suffice for the amount you are spending, don’t put it on your credit card. If you use it as a debit card, you will reap the benefits many credit card companies offer such as cashback, points for f lying, gift cards and more and forgo the penalties they can entail. If you are debt-free and believe you have no purpose in controlling your finances, think again. Anyone can benefit from budgeting their expenses, whether they be monthly, weekly or have no occurrence. Set aside money for your fixed expenses each month (i.e., rent, phone pay-
political capital. They are symbols of power in the United States.” Dhirendra Vajpeyi, professor of political science and a Middle East expert, focused on the speculation that a group was behind the attack. “Despite the fact that an organization may have taken credit for the attack, there’s no valid link between one particular Middle Eastern group and this act,” he said. “We can’t rule out that this could have been a coordinated event. There are groups in this world who are disgrun tled and there are groups who don’t like the United States’ foreign policies. This is a war of attrition. “This is so sad. American soil has not seen this since Pearl Harbor,” Vajpeyi said. Likening the attacks to that on Pearl Harbor in 1941 has become commonplace in the reports on television, in the newspaper and between friends and families. Pointedly, however, there are some significant
differences. “Making an analogy between this event and Pearl Harbor is a good comparison in some ways, but not all,” Lobell said. “It’s the same caliber as Pearl Harbor, but with Pearl Harbor we had knowledge of who perpetrated the attack and we had someone to retaliate against.” As area malls closed and cancellations f lashed television screens, UNI students attended classes and meetings as scheduled. “We made the decision to continue with classes and business as usual because people needed cope,” UNI President Robert Koob said. “It’s an opportunity for students share thoughts and feelings with each other and faculty. We visited with some students and decided continuing with business was the best plan.” Addressing the safety of the UNI community, Koob said: “We have asked Public Safety to watch for inappropriate actions against other people. This is an opportu-
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Finances and investing are important to talk about everyday. It is important to be educated and aware of our current situations.
ment, car insurance) and then some for your unfixed expenses which may not be a set amount but you know are coming (i.e., utilities, groceries, play money, shopping, gas). If you have debt to pay off each month, work your payments into your budget and evaluate what leftover money you have. You have many choices of what to do with your leftover money. You could invest the money and have it potentially grow down the line, store it away to save up for a specific trip or item, donate it or spend it in the moment.
If you feel you need assistance along the way, UNI offers financial assistance from the Office of Financial Aid through one-on-one sessions with an advisor and programs such as Live Like a Student. Live Like a Student is a three-week financial literacy course free to students covering topics such as budgeting, financial aid, investing, credit cards and more. Whatever you choose to do with your money is your doing. Just remember you are never alone in your journey to financial freedom.
nity for moral leadership.” Leadership and support came from every level Tuesday, including a statement released by Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack and Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson: In their statement the two Iowa leaders expressed the sentiments that so many Americans felt after the disaster and detailed the ways in which Iowans are helping with the cause. “As the lead state coordignating agency in the nation, Iowa’s Emergency Management Division has been working with other state emergency manage ment divisions to respond to today’s terrorist attacks,” the statement said. “The Iowa Emergency Operations Center also is activated and is standing by to respond to any need in Iowa as well as to help other states affected by today’s attacks.” The statement continued, “As always, Iowa’s National Guard stands ready to provide support and assistance to people in need. We are
extremely proud of these men and women and appreciate their service.” In addition, the statement thanked those Iowans who have already donated blood and encouraged others to do the same and contact their local blood banks. Also, Vilsack and Pederson urged those planning to travel by air in the next couple of days to delay travel so that those who have been stranded can get to their destinations and emergency personnel can get to the areas where they are needed. In the aftermath of this attack on the nation, many people are wondering what will come next. President Koob admits “we can’t antici pate the long-term affects,” while Professor Vajpeyi paints a much grimmer picture. “This is not the first time this has happened, and unfortunately it may not be the last time. We don’t know where the next hit will be coming from.”
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